2022 Hyundai Sonata: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Sonata that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11740755 (filed 05/28/2026): “2022 hyundai sonata n line, vin [xxx] , purchased august 15, 2025 with low mileage under original manufacturer warranty. within 3 months, recurring transmission and drivability failures began. six repair visits since november 2025; 71+ cumulative days out of service within 8 months. visit 1 (11/24/…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11709404 (filed 01/07/2026): “My 2022 hyundai sonata hybrid started blowing white smoke from the exhaust. took it to the dealership and was advised the valve that controls antifreeze failed and leaking antifreeze in exhaust. this caused the engine to overheat and would cause the engine to blow up. my car has 83,000 and was told …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11632795 (filed 12/27/2024): “Car leaked oil multiple times. first time they said it was a faulty drain plug then after a few months it kept leaking. took it back to the dealership and they said the gasket around the oil pan was faulty causing the leak and needed replaced.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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